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The Hartford Caps "Outstanding" 2025 with Strong Underwriting, AI Push, and Robust Shareholder Returns

The Hartford Financial Services Group reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, driven by profitable underwriting growth, higher investment income, and disciplined capital management. CEO Chris Swift outlined a strategic shift towards an "AI-first" operational model while signaling confidence in sustained margins and growth across business and personal lines.

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EQT Diversifies with Secondaries Push and Critical Minerals Research as Market Questions Valuation

Swedish investment giant EQT is expanding its footprint through a strategic partnership in the private equity secondaries market with Coller Capital, while its foundation launches a science grant program targeting substitutes for critical minerals. The dual moves signal a broader strategy to tap into new fee streams and align with long-term sustainability trends, even as the firm's shares trade at levels some analysts consider undervalued.

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Charter Navigates Competitive Headwinds, Bets on Convergence and Service Guarantees to Drive 2026 Growth

Charter Communications reported mixed Q4 2025 results, with continued broadband subscriber pressure offset by strong mobile growth and improved video trends. CEO Chris Winfrey outlined a strategy centered on 'guaranteed' connectivity, savings, and leveraging its converged network to win in a fiercely competitive market, while CFO Jessica Fischer signaled a shift towards a more conservative balance sheet.